I had an entire post to make, something cynical, clear, and completely damning, words I realize were used by My narcissistic mom, meant to cut to the bone, regardless of pain inflicted, the sole intention to destroy someone else to make yourself feel better.. THAT is not the person I have ever been.. I faced and defeated those demons DECADES ago, and have never looked back since, I will not resort to those tactics today..
I am ME.. The Warrior, person and Man I was raised to be.. I a PROUD of the man that looks back from the mirror, and being able to look Him in the eye, I know HE is JUST as proud of ME..I will not trade that for ANYTHING.. Nobody else's validation, endorsements, or affirmations.. Does that result in a somewhat empty life..? Perhaps. But knowing I am remaining true to ME means SO much more than outside validations.. But, as ALWAYS, this is just MY opinion.. Isn't it?
Dom
04/24/26